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Medical Scientist Training Program

The Mayo Clinic Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) is an M.D.-Ph.D. training program that prepares students to translate scientific discoveries into applications that improve patient care.

This challenging role requires you to develop the probing analytical skills of basic scientists and the broad knowledge base and diagnostic tools of physicians. Through the MSTP, you become a highly skilled physician-scientist engaged in leading advances in science and clinical practice.

The MSTP, offered by Mayo Graduate School and Mayo Medical School, has been educating physician-scientists since 1986. In 2003, Mayo Clinic received funding as a Medical Scientist Training Program site from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences, part of the National Institutes of Health.

The MSTP benefits from the exceptional clinical training of Mayo Medical School and the extraordinary research resources of Mayo Graduate School. Mayo Clinic is well-known for its tradition of integrating patient care, research and education. These connections are reflected throughout the Medical Scientist Training Program.

Multiple campus options

Mayo Clinic MSTP students are able to perform laboratory research rotations and complete their Ph.D. training at any of the three Mayo campuses — Rochester, Minnesota; Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona; and Jacksonville, Florida. In addition, students are able to complete the final two years of medical school at any of the three campuses.

Starting with the 2016 admissions cycle, candidates will have the opportunity to request the second look visit in Minnesota, Arizona or Florida. In addition, the Mayo Medical School — Arizona campus is slated to open in 2017, which will allow a student to complete the entire M.D.-Ph.D. program in Arizona.

Research resources

Regarded worldwide as a premier academic medical center, Mayo Clinic has a 150-year history of contributing to the advancement of science and patient care. There are 2,000 scientist and physician faculty readily available to you across Mayo's three campuses. Research resources at Mayo are unparalleled.

With more than 500,000 patients each year and medical records and/or tissue specimens from more than 6 million patients, Mayo Clinic provides the opportunity to access a wealth of clinical material for your research. These factors create a remarkable environment in which to pursue your M.D.-Ph.D.